Leader – John Stevens Co-leader – Rick Laidlaw Team – Brandon Freeman, Andy Doig, Per Frost, Doug Laidlaw, Erik Anderson Itinerary: The Kautz Glacier route, attempted by only about 4% of Rainier climbers. Day 1 (Jun 23) – Majority of the team arrives around midday and meets up with Michael Bailey, Per Frost, and Andy […]
Henderson Ridge 2016 – Alpine Trad
Leader – John Stevens Participants – Doug Laidlaw, Pat Murphy The three of us climbed Henderson Ridge (5.4, 4 pitches, Grade III) on September 24, 2016. This climb was designed to take the aspiring multi-pitch alpine trad leader and provide experience on leading pitches and building anchors. The alpine setting helps to frame decision making based […]